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CNA Explains: How does CPF nomination work and what happens if you don't make one?
Questions have been raised about CPF nomination after a recent court case highlighted the fact that divorce does not automatically revoke a pre-existing nomination. → Read More
Workers' Party elects 3 new members to Central Executive Committee
Sylvia Lim was re-elected as party chair while Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh remains secretary-general of the Workers' Party. → Read More
Households in Singapore to receive 12 COVID-19 ART kits from Nov 21
This is the fourth national distribution of ART kits to households. → Read More
Mangrove park with about 8,000 trees to open in Pulau Ubin in 2026
SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board (NParks) and OCBC Bank unveiled plans on Saturday (Oct 29) for 8,000 mangrove plants to "naturally take root" at a site in Pulau Ubin that is currently filled with abandoned aquaculture ponds. Located at Sungei Durian in Pulau Ubin, the OCBC Mangrove Park will be Singapo → Read More
How have BTO flats in prime areas fared since their launch?
The Prime Location Public Housing model will help prevent central areas from becoming exclusive neighbourhoods that only the well-to-do can enjoy in private housing, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee. → Read More
Higher rate of workplace deaths in first half of 2022, drop in number of injuries
SINGAPORE: A higher rate of workplace fatalities was reported in the first half of 2022, even as the number of reported workplace injuries fell, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Friday (Sep 16). There were 28 workplace deaths in the first half of the year, bringing the 6-month fatality rat → Read More
Pro-Western, anti-China influence ops taken down by Facebook and Twitter
SINGAPORE: Tech giants Twitter and Meta in recent weeks removed social media accounts promoting pro-Western narratives that supported the United States and its allies while opposing countries like China and Russia, according to a report released on Wednesday (Aug 24). The joint study by the Stan → Read More
13 people arrested as Singapore, Malaysia police bust syndicates linked to various scams
SINGAPORE: Thirteen people suspected of being involved in two transnational scam syndicates were arrested during a joint operation conducted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The syndicates were involved in money laundering activities and were "crippled" as a res → Read More
Man arrested for suspected armed robbery; allegedly strangled victim with electrical cord
The victim handed over a Rolex watch, two diamond rings, a diamond bracelet and more than S$50,000, said the police. → Read More
Singapore reports 13th case of monkeypox infection since June
The 33-year-old man who tested positive for the virus had no recent travel history, says the Ministry of Health. → Read More
Ride-hailing firm Gojek extends temporary driver fees to end-2022
SINGAPORE: Ride-hailing firm Gojek said on Monday (Jul 25) that it will be extending its temporary driver fee until the end of the year as fuel costs remain "unstable". The flat fee was first → Read More
HDB resale transactions fall 1.7% in Q2
Resale prices of HDB flats rose 2.8 per cent from the previous quarter. → Read More
Singapore retail sales rise 17.8% in May, up from low base in 2021
SINGAPORE: Singapore's retail sales in May rose 17.8 per cent year-on-year, extending the 12.1 per cent increase in April, according to figures released by the Department of Statistics (SingStat) on Tuesday (Jul 5). "The year-on-year increase in retail sales in May 2022 was mainly attributed to the lo → Read More
Distribution of TraceTogether tokens scaled back amid falling demand
SINGAPORE: Distribution of TraceTogether tokens have been scaled back as the demand for them has fallen, said the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) on Friday (Jul 1). From Aug 1, TraceTogether token counters at community clubs or community centres will operate only from Sat → Read More
Warm and dry weather expected in first half of July
SINGAPORE: More warm days and drier weather are expected in the first half of July, with daily maximum temperature likely to range between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. The daily maximum temperature is expected to reach highs of about 35 degrees Celsius on a few days, said the → Read More
About 45% of COVID-19 community cases in the past week were BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants: MOH
SINGAPORE: About 45 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the community in the past week were those of the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, up from 30 per cent the week before, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Jun 27). The BA.5 subvariant alone is estimated to have contributed to 40 per cent of all COV → Read More
About 45% of COVID-19 community cases in the past week were BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants: MOH
SINGAPORE: About 45 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the community in the past week were those of the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, up from 30 per cent the week before, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Jun 27). The BA.5 subvariant alone is estimated to have contributed to 40 per cent of all COV → Read More
Two men charged with misappropriating S$600,000 to fund their business
SINGAPORE: Two men were on Friday (Jun 24) charged with misappropriating S$600,000 and using the money to fund their own business. The accused - a 45-year-old man and a 37-year-old man - were charged with two counts of conspiring to dishonestly misappropriate money that was entrusted to the elder man, said → Read More
British Airways working closely with Singapore authorities over monkeypox case
SINGAPORE: British Airways said on Wednesday (Jun 22) that it is working closely with Singapore health authorities after the country confirmed one imported case of monkeypox. → Read More
Taxi driver arrested after 61-year-old woman dies following accident in Ang Mo Kio
SINGAPORE: A 61-year-old woman died on Monday (Jun 20) following an accident along Ang Mo Kio Street 21 involving a taxi. The police said they were alerted to the incident at about 10.25pm. “A 61-year-old female pedestrian was pronounced dead at scene by a paramedic,” said th → Read More